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Simran wrote: "Excellent !! Was it an outdoor concert ? I have this picture in my head of an outdoor concert....I love those ! Outdoor theatre too :)"Yes, it was outdoors - and it was a really pretty day, sunshine and comfy temps!
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Imagine how it feels to read this at 05:45 in cold, damp, dark, flood-ridden England, as u prepare to set off for a 6 km run before my long drive to work!Wonderful, actually.
Thanks Diane. I'll have these images of you all dancing at a nice, warm outdoor concert as I run down a dark Hampshire lane. You have put a spring in my step!
LOL, sorry friends :) Lance, if you could me dance - you'd have more than a spring in your step - you'd be ROTFL (rolling on the floor laughing!)
People say that about my [great-granddad] dancing too, Diane!But I love trad jazz and I can get away with, "It's my unique style of improvisation!"
One more note in my Ongoing Saga ... Mom's home and doing well, and just as I was thinking we could settle down and cope with the adjustments all of this has resulted in, a letter arrived from the agency that reviewed our appeal to the denial of admissions. Despite what I was told - by a rep from that agency - we are responsible for the hospital bill. The whole bill. All six days. Which is actually really funny; my wild guess at the total is that it'll be about $15K. It might as well be fifteen million; we'll never be able to pay it. But it looks like the next round of the fight is only just about to begin, and I'm so tired ...
Tracey wrote: "One more note in my Ongoing Saga ... Mom's home and doing well, and just as I was thinking we could settle down and cope with the adjustments all of this has resulted in, a letter arrived from the ..."Even if this might backfire, Tracey, I think it is now high time to not only contact the media, but to publicly name and shame.
And just tell them you won't pay criminals.
Unfortunately, it's Medicare, not the hospital, which is the criminal. And the physical therapist who started this whole week of hell was criminally stupid - my mother never had any of the medical requirements to be admitted to the hospital, whatever that woman thought. They won't just randomly admit you - you have to require surgery or intravenous medication or fluid. What they kept telling us was that her needs could be met in other ways, and everyone else kept telling us to fight it, DON'T take her home - and the result is going to be a bill that will probably be half a year's salary. I'm not angry at the hospital - except that they should have told us "You do know you're responsible for the whole stay if they deny your appeal, right?" I'm not even that angry at Medicare; there has been a lot of fraud. We even saw how it could happen - the doctors and nurses were looking for any reason to keep Mom in, and I'd bet a few years ago they would have "found" some reason. At this very moment I'm livid with the person who started all of this by flying off the handle and sending Mom back to the hospital. She tried to "help", and in the end there has been no benefit achieved that couldn't have been gotten - better - at home: she did a lot of harm. I'm just finishing up the first letters - to the physical therapist's boss, and HER boss, and a copy to our congresswoman. Once we know exactly where we stand we'll take it further. Between what I've been writing here and other emails and this letter, the blog post I've been talking about will be mostly written. Then we'll see what comes next.
Tracey wrote: "Unfortunately, it's Medicare, not the hospital, which is the criminal. And the physical therapist who started this whole week of hell was criminally stupid - my mother never had any of the medical ..."So basically, her "help" was no help at all, sigh. And her incompetence is not only going to cost you monetarily, it might also make you be considered "complainers" and the like by the hospital, by Medicare (your mother must be furious as well, sigh). Good luck, I wish there was something I could do to help.
Oh my gosh, Tracey, my heart goes out to you. Truly :(As for me, I am taking a trip to Boston the end of the week to visit my mom. It will be quick, red eye Thursday and back to LA on Monday.
Lisa wrote: "Ooh, The Casual Vacancy is coming to BBC television:http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/..."
Thanks for the link, Lisa. I'm in the queue for this book at the library...:)
Joy, I hope you like it. It took me about 80 pages but then I ended up really loving it.
I can hardly wait to see the cast of characters, Lisa!Thanks for the post.
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I'm the first one up at my house, I came down to stuff stockings. The presents got opened last night......
Have a joy-filled day.
Lee wrote: "Merry Christmas, to those who celebrate! And happy holidays to you all!I'm the first one up at my house, I came down to stuff stockings. The presents got opened last night......
Have a joy-fill..."
Same to you, Lee! xoxoxo
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Lee wrote: "Are you celebrating today, Joy?"We went out to eat at a great seafood restaurant for dinner on Christmas Eve. Then we drove around a little to look at Christmas lights - there is a neighborhood nearby where everyone participates and it is lovely. Lots of cars driving by to see it. Christmas Day we just relaxed. Watched Christmas movies and a couple of Mad Men episodes on DVD. How did you celebrate?
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We had 8 people for dinner. Some family members and a few friends. We played crazy 8's after dinner and Horse-opoly which is what I gave my daughter for Christmas. Actually, we've been playing it non-stop ever since. She loves board games AND card games.
I'm about to start crocheting some leg warmers. I don't have snow pants and I'm going to be standing vigil outside a slaughterhouse for a couple of hours tomorrow. I haven't attempted a crochet project in over a year, so this will be interesting!
Good luck with the crocheting, Lee. Either way be sure to wear something warm. Thank you for the activism!!! You're brave with that one; that's one thing I've never done.
Lisa wrote: "Good luck with the crocheting, Lee. Either way be sure to wear something warm. Thank you for the activism!!! You're brave with that one; that's one thing I've never done."And considering that we are supposed to be getting over 20 cm of snow today and maybe even tomorrow, wow, that is brave in so many ways.
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I have all my yarn and crochet hooks ready to go but have gotten sidetracked and sucked into reading and writing Goodreads reviews!
My friend Coleen is a true superhero, she's out every week, all year round braving the elements on behalf of the animals.
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Hi everyone, I have been out of town/touch with some personal matters but I am back home now. I hope that everyone had a lovely Christmas if you celebrate that holiday.Lee, I am sorry to read about the slaughterhouse and cheers to you and all that are standing up for those with no voice.
I thought I'd ask if there has there been any word at all from Dawn while I've been out of touch?
Diane,So happy to see your post. I've been avoiding inundating you with emails.
Nothing at all from Dawn or Ron, no.
Hi Lisa and Simran, thanks for the warm welcome back :) Oh, I'm so sorry to read that we've not heard from Dawn and Ron.
Lee - amazing productivity! To crochet your leg warmers from start to finish in one day is shocking!And well done to you for your continued campaigning.
Sad news - my dear Uncle Chris died on Christmas day. He'd been ill for some time but, in his true, caring spirit, he'd been keeping it a secret from most of the family. He was such a lovely man.
Lance Greenfield wrote: "Lee - amazing productivity! To crochet your leg warmers from start to finish in one day is shocking!And well done to you for your continued campaigning.
Sad news - my dear Uncle Chris died on Ch..."
Sorry to hear about that Lance, my thoughts to you and your family (and hugs for everyone as well).
My [Step-]Dad, Chris's brother, died at the relatively young age of 56. He was even lovelier. The good die young, or at least too soon. That's why I expect to live to the ripe old age of 123.
Only if you promise to dance with me Simran, and I do mean boogie and jive!
Lance's Tattoo ReportMy son, Dangerous Dave, will be inking the second of my scheduled three tattoos later today. Of course, I will be publishing a photo on this thread for you all to admire, when the artwork is completed.
My condolences about your uncle, Lance.I'll look forward to seeing your next (and third) tattoo.
Lance's Tattoo UpdateIt is complete! Dave has worked his magic, and this is the result.
The pink triangles will be white when the boiling blood calms down. Perhaps I'll post another image when it is ready to display.
Somebody will ask where on my body this fine emblem appears. The answer is: at the top of my left arm.
Lance, lovely work by your son! And please accept my condolences on the passing of your uncle.
Lance, Your son is definitely talented. Gorgeous work. You're lucky you have a tattoo artist you can trust.
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Lee wrote: "Wow, I couldn't see the photo earlier but now it's showing up....Great work, Lance."One to go to complete my intended set of three. I don't know when it will happen, as this is free-for-Dad work, and the boy has to earn a living!
When are we going to see yours, Lee?
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Happy New Year to ane and all!
Wishing all my Goodreads friends a happy and healthy 2013.
The photo is fireworks over Edinburgh.
Lance, my first look at New Year's fireworks! Thank you and happy new year to you too! Great picture.
Lance Greenfield wrote: "Happy New Year to ane and all!
Wishing all my Goodreads friends a happy and healthy 2013.
The photo is fireworks over Edinburgh."
Happy New Year, Lance
Happy 2013, Comfies! May you all have a wonderful year.I went to bed early last night, nursing a stupid head cold. Although I did not see the fireworks on Sydney Harbour, we live close enough to the city that I could hear them.
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Those fireworks are pretty spectacular.
Saw this posted on Kim Harrison's FB page. I've never been steered wrong by her pick for favorite authors. She was congratulating Vicki Petterssen.http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t...
I love how everyone is sharing fireworks!
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Happy New Year, all. Hope it surpasses all expectations.
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Simran, we were expecting a jazz concert, but Endre got the dates mixed up so we ended up see an R&B band and they were excellent and alot of fun! Lots of folks up dancing and singing because it was all music from the 60s and 70s! Right up us mature folks alley!